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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,225.66, 3,338.87 and 820.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,225.66, 3,338.87 and 820.17 is: 1,230.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,225.66 : 3,338.87 = 820.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,225.66/3,338.87 = 820.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,225.66x = 3,338.87 × 820.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,225.66x = 2,738,436.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,738,436.91/2,225.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,230.40

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